Salman Ahmad, a Junoon musician, has stirred up controversy on social media by posting an eerie image that seems to have been created by artificial intelligence (AI). The image looks to be directed towards politician Maryam Nawaz. The musician posted the picture with a thought-provoking comment on social media site X, which was once known as Twitter. The photo has sparked debate and raised eyebrows.
The picture shows an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image of a woman who looks like Maryam sitting among an apparently infinite number of army officers. Anger-filled bird figures enhance the artwork’s visual story and heighten its provocative quality. “I will bring subsidies into the plastic and porn industries of the country,” declares Salman in the caption that goes with the image. The Reptilian Candidate,” which further amplifies the intended impact of the image.
I will bring subsidies in to the plastic and porn industries of the country- The Reptilian Candidate pic.twitter.com/ofIp49vvy6
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) February 26, 2024
Salman’s post’s word and image choices immediately caused controversy and elicited a range of responses from online users. Salman is well-known for his activism and music, but one specific social media post has taken a daring and divisive turn toward political commentary. Since the singer hasn’t given any more context or explanation about the meaning behind the post, social media users are left to conjecture and get into heated debates about whether or not such verbal and visual gestures are suitable.
Many are criticizing the musician as a result of this action. After living a relatively insignificant life on this planet for more than 50 years, is this what you have learned? Shame on you, said a user from X. “You are such a disgrace. Another person said, “Disagreements are OK, but this filth is not.” “Abhorrent and repulsive,” expressed another user on the microblogging platform.
Is this what you have learnt in your 50 plus year of rather inconsequential existence on this earth? Shame on you!
— Haider (@aftab_haider75) February 27, 2024
How disgraceful person you are. Having disagreement is fine but this filth is not acceptable.
— Ahmer Najeeb Satti (@AhmerNajeeb) February 27, 2024
Disgusting and vile
— Azeem Shabbir Bilour (@AzeemBilour) February 27, 2024
Salman had previously posted another picture with the phrase “Horror movie,” seemingly referring to Maryam as “The Reptilian Candidate” once more.
Horror Movie. pic.twitter.com/C6STAmjE5Q
— Salman Ahmad (@sufisal) February 26, 2024
The post highlights the complex interplay between public people, artistic expression, and the responsibility that comes with using influence on social media platforms as it circulates and elicits responses.
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